FX.co ★ South Korea Export Prices Extend Growth Streak to 15 Months

South Korea witnessed a 6.3% year-on-year increase in export prices in March 2025, maintaining the growth trajectory established in February and marking a consecutive 15-month expansion. Specifically, prices for manufactured goods rose 6.4%, which represents a slight deceleration from February’s 6.7% increase. In contrast, the prices for agricultural, forestry, and marine products saw a significant surge, rising 7.7% compared to a 2.8% increase the previous month. On a monthly scale, export prices experienced a modest uptick of 0.3% in March, showing a partial rebound from February’s 0.6% decline.